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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,251.48, 292,900.80 and 116,758.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,251.48, 292,900.80 and 116,758.12 is: 161,122.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,251.48 : 292,900.80 = 116,758.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,251.48/292,900.80 = 116,758.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,251.48x = 292,900.80 × 116,758.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,251.48x = 34,198,546,754.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,198,546,754.50/212,251.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,122.77

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